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Worker injured in concrete factory accident dies, raising death toll to three

A worker who was in critical condition after collapsing inside a chemical storage tank at a ready-mix concrete factory in Suncheon, South Jeolla, on Aug. 21, died, bringing the death toll from the accident to three.

2025-08-24

One worker dead, two injured after collapsing inside chemical storage tank at concrete factory in South Jeolla

One worker died and two others remain in critical condition after they collapsed inside a chemical storage tank at a ready-mix concrete factory in Suncheon, South Jeolla, on Thursday.

2025-08-21

Man sentenced to life for fatally stabbing 18-year-old student in random attack

The man who fatally stabbed an 18-year-old student with no apparent motive has been sentenced to life in prison.

2025-01-09

Man charged with stabbing high school girl in Suncheon arrested

A man who fatally stabbed an 18-year-old student with a knife as she was walking in downtown Suncheon, South Jeolla, was arrested on Saturday.

2024-09-29

Culture Ministry selects 13 regions for its pilot 'Korea Culture City' project

The Culture Ministry selected 13 cities and counties in Korea for its "Korea Culture City" project, it said Friday.

2023-12-29

Flower-filled finale

Visitors enjoy the last day of the Suncheonman International Garden Expo 2023 festival, held at the Suncheon Bay National Garden and Wetland Reserve. Open for seven months since April, the festival held its closing ceremony on Tuesday.

2023-10-31

Ten injured in Swiss scout bus collision

Ten people were injured after a tour bus carrying Swiss scouts collided with a public bus in Suncheon, South Jeolla, on Wednesday afternoon, according to local authorities.

2023-08-09

Heritage Festival's fourth edition to spotlight Baekje dynasty

The 2023 World Heritage Festival, now in its fourth year, is set to continue to celebrate and promote Korea’s heritage from July to October. Organized and hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation...

2023-06-21

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Get out and play this May at these seasonal attractions

May, known as family month in Korea, is just around the corner. It's one of the most festive times of the year, when Koreans reach out to families and friends to wish them happiness and wellbeing.

2023-04-28

Suncheonman International Garden Expo to give visitors a glimpse of the future

The city of Suncheon in South Jeolla is showing that the sustainable future of urban cities lies in gardens. "Gardens are the most pragmatic alternative to the zero-carbon era," Suncheon city mayor Roh Kwan-kyu told the press on Friday. As the...

2023-02-10